"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger" is from The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973). There have been many jocular…
The expression "cup of tea" (or "not my cup of tea") means a preference. "Idioms are not my cup of tea" was posted on Twitter by Jenny Wade on March 27, 2012.…
Cab Calloway (1907-1994) was an American jazz singer and bandleader. He published a "Hepster's Dictionary" in 1938, with another edition in 1944. The dictionary contained much Harlem…
A dog riddle is: Q: Why didn't the dog want to play football?A: It was a boxer. The "boxer" pun has been cited in print since at least 2001. Wikipedia: Boxer (dog)The Boxer is a…
What's the fastest way to transfer money? "Electronic Banking is a fast way to transfer money. Marriage is an even faster way" was posted on Twitter on April 17, 2009. "2nd…
"Grater" sounds like the word "greater." A joke was posted on Twitter on June 13, 2012: "My wife was preparing lunch today when she asked, 'Where's the cheese…
A hen riddle is: Q: How do hens encourage their football teams?A: They egg them on. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. 20 May 2001, Sunday Telegraph (Surry Hills, New South…
The expression "cup of tea" (or "not my cup of tea") means a preference. "Idioms are not my cup of tea" was posted on Twitter by Jenny Wade on March 27, 2012.…
"Chili con carnage" (chili con carne + carnage) is a jocular portmanteau term. "A lorry carrying spicy beef collided with a lorry carrying rice. It caused chilli con carnage"…
An ant riddle is: Q: What kind of ant is good at math?A: An accountant. The "account-ant"/"accountant" joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. 6 May 2001, Sunday…
A cowboy riddle is: Q: What is the definition of "derange"?A: De place where de cowboys ride. The "derange"/"the range" pun has been cited in print since at least…
A "Ph.D" (doctorate degree) shouldn't be confused with "pee HD" (urine in high definition), but there are jokes. "At the university, I used to make videos of people…
"Throwing acid is wrong -- in some people's eyes" is a jocular saying ("in some people's eyes" is an expression usually not meant to be taken literally) that has been…
Some diets have "cheat days" (such as a Friday or a birthday) where the dieter is allowed to go off the diet for that day. A joke is that some "dieters" take cheat years.…
"There are over 4 million workplace injuries reported every year. Play it safe -- call in sick tomorrow" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on several images. The saying was…
"Throwing acid is wrong -- in some people's eyes" is a jocular saying ("in some people's eyes" is an expression usually not meant to be taken literally) that has been…
"One reason computers can do more work than humans is that they never have to stop to answer the phone" is a jocular line that was printed in several newspaper ads for several different…
A jocular definition of "computer" has been printed on an image: "Computer: An electronic time-saving device that is commonly used for time-wasting activities." "Computer…
"Procrastinators are the leaders of tomorrow" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. They saying was posted on Twitter on February 21, 2007, and is of unknown…
Parking meters often have a maximum of one hour -- otherwise, people would leave their cars longer. "Parking meter — A device that enables you to do two hours' shopping in one" is…